ACA 122 Final Exam Study Guide Questions
With Correct Answers
Understand the expectations of college students and how college is different from high school. -
VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔--Actively prepare for class
-Participate in class
-Seek out resources when you need help
-Be responsible for your own learning
Know what information should be included on a college syllabus. - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔--Instructor's
contact information (Phone, email, office location & office hours)
-Important class policies (Attendance, withdrawal, late work, grading policies)
-Outline of instruction (Schedule, test dates, assignments, & homework)
Discuss the importance of attendance in college and understand the difference between dropping a
class and withdrawing from a class. - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Courses dropped after the last day to drop
for the term and on or before the 60% date of the semester or term are considered withdrawals.
Know the difference between the grades of W and WF. - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-The grade of WP counts
the same as a grade of W in the determination of the student's GPA.
Grade of W - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn for any reason,
including attendance policy violations, on or before the 60% point are assigned a grade of W.
Grade of WP - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn after the 60% point
with legitimate, extenuating circumstances, will be assigned a grade of WP.
Grade of NA - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Students who never attend and do not drop on or before the drop
deadline are assigned a grade of NA (never attended).
,Grade of WF - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn after the 60% point
with no legitimate, extenuating circumstances will be assigned a grade of WF. If a student stops
attending class before the last test, final project, or final exam and has violated the attendance policy,
that student will receive the grade of WF. The grade of WF counts the same as an F in the determination
of the student's GPA.
Grade of F - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-A grade of F indicates that the student completed the class but
earned the F (failing) grade. If a student stops attending class before the last test, final project, or final
exam but has not violated the attendance policy, that student will receive the grade earned, including
zeros for the work missed.
Grade of I - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-A grade of I (incomplete) may be given at the discretion of the
instructor if the instructor decides that the student (who has contacted the instructor to request an
incomplete) has a legitimate reason for missing the last test, final project, final exam, or other
assignment.
Know how to calculate a GPA. - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Total Grade Points/Total Credit Hours = GPA
What is plagiarism and what are the consequences? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Taking someones ideas
without permission or citation. Results in failing grade in assignment or course
What is financial literacy? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-The knowledge and skill set necessary to be an
informed consumer and manage finances effectively
What is a credit score and why is it important? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-A credit score is a statistical
number that evaluates a consumer's creditworthiness and is based on credit history. Lenders use credit
scores to evaluate the probability that an individual will repay his or her debts. A person's credit score
ranges from 300 to 850, and the higher the score, the more financially trustworthy a person is
considered to be.
What financial aid options are available to students? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Grants, work-study
programs, and loans
Grants - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Monies that do NOT have to be paid back
, Work-study programs - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Require employment in order to be paid
Loans - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Monies that will have to be repaid; repayment begins 6 months after
graduation from a program or if a student drops below 6 credit hours
What is Satisfactory Academic Progress and how is it measured? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-To maintain
financial aid eligibility, students must meet SAP criteria:
-Cumulative GPA of 2.0
-Cumulative credit hour completion rate of 67%
-Attempt no more than 150% of credit hours required for graduation
What is goal discernment and what are the stages? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Self-Assessment, Goal
Exploration, Goal Setting
What is a Holland Code and what are the 6 personality types it identifies? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-
Proposes six personality types matched with six work environments: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic,
Social, Enterprising, and Conventional (summarized as RIASEC)
Why would you need to know your Holland Code? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Personalities and
characteristics for college majors, hobbies, abilities, and related careers
Explain the differences between visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners. - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔--
Auditory learners do best with information that they can hear.
-Visual learners like to have something they can see.
-Kinesthetic learners are those who enjoy some hands-on experimentation or lab work to help them
fully comprehend the information in front of them.
What does the term "multi-modal learner" mean? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Flexible about how you give
and receive information, which can make it easier for you to adapt to the mode of information you are
presented with.
What are the three phases of metacognition? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Planning, Monitoring, Evaluating
With Correct Answers
Understand the expectations of college students and how college is different from high school. -
VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔--Actively prepare for class
-Participate in class
-Seek out resources when you need help
-Be responsible for your own learning
Know what information should be included on a college syllabus. - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔--Instructor's
contact information (Phone, email, office location & office hours)
-Important class policies (Attendance, withdrawal, late work, grading policies)
-Outline of instruction (Schedule, test dates, assignments, & homework)
Discuss the importance of attendance in college and understand the difference between dropping a
class and withdrawing from a class. - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Courses dropped after the last day to drop
for the term and on or before the 60% date of the semester or term are considered withdrawals.
Know the difference between the grades of W and WF. - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-The grade of WP counts
the same as a grade of W in the determination of the student's GPA.
Grade of W - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn for any reason,
including attendance policy violations, on or before the 60% point are assigned a grade of W.
Grade of WP - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn after the 60% point
with legitimate, extenuating circumstances, will be assigned a grade of WP.
Grade of NA - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Students who never attend and do not drop on or before the drop
deadline are assigned a grade of NA (never attended).
,Grade of WF - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn after the 60% point
with no legitimate, extenuating circumstances will be assigned a grade of WF. If a student stops
attending class before the last test, final project, or final exam and has violated the attendance policy,
that student will receive the grade of WF. The grade of WF counts the same as an F in the determination
of the student's GPA.
Grade of F - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-A grade of F indicates that the student completed the class but
earned the F (failing) grade. If a student stops attending class before the last test, final project, or final
exam but has not violated the attendance policy, that student will receive the grade earned, including
zeros for the work missed.
Grade of I - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-A grade of I (incomplete) may be given at the discretion of the
instructor if the instructor decides that the student (who has contacted the instructor to request an
incomplete) has a legitimate reason for missing the last test, final project, final exam, or other
assignment.
Know how to calculate a GPA. - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Total Grade Points/Total Credit Hours = GPA
What is plagiarism and what are the consequences? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Taking someones ideas
without permission or citation. Results in failing grade in assignment or course
What is financial literacy? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-The knowledge and skill set necessary to be an
informed consumer and manage finances effectively
What is a credit score and why is it important? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-A credit score is a statistical
number that evaluates a consumer's creditworthiness and is based on credit history. Lenders use credit
scores to evaluate the probability that an individual will repay his or her debts. A person's credit score
ranges from 300 to 850, and the higher the score, the more financially trustworthy a person is
considered to be.
What financial aid options are available to students? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Grants, work-study
programs, and loans
Grants - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Monies that do NOT have to be paid back
, Work-study programs - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Require employment in order to be paid
Loans - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Monies that will have to be repaid; repayment begins 6 months after
graduation from a program or if a student drops below 6 credit hours
What is Satisfactory Academic Progress and how is it measured? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-To maintain
financial aid eligibility, students must meet SAP criteria:
-Cumulative GPA of 2.0
-Cumulative credit hour completion rate of 67%
-Attempt no more than 150% of credit hours required for graduation
What is goal discernment and what are the stages? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Self-Assessment, Goal
Exploration, Goal Setting
What is a Holland Code and what are the 6 personality types it identifies? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-
Proposes six personality types matched with six work environments: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic,
Social, Enterprising, and Conventional (summarized as RIASEC)
Why would you need to know your Holland Code? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Personalities and
characteristics for college majors, hobbies, abilities, and related careers
Explain the differences between visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners. - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔--
Auditory learners do best with information that they can hear.
-Visual learners like to have something they can see.
-Kinesthetic learners are those who enjoy some hands-on experimentation or lab work to help them
fully comprehend the information in front of them.
What does the term "multi-modal learner" mean? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Flexible about how you give
and receive information, which can make it easier for you to adapt to the mode of information you are
presented with.
What are the three phases of metacognition? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Planning, Monitoring, Evaluating
